used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUNTING FOR A FURNISHED ROOM.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what was the use of thinking or worrying?
cogitated
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From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
didn't
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From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HUNTING FOR A FURNISHED ROOM.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading HUNTING FOR A FURNISHED ROOM.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
the act of departing
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
hadn't
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From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
hikingnounUS /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
how
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From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING FOR A FURNISHED ROOM.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
engage in
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
and nothing more
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading HUNTING FOR A FURNISHED ROOM.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But what was the use of thinking or worrying?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
the act of using
From this reading But what was the use of thinking or worrying?
precisely as stated
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That I could not beat my way I had already learned, and as I am not very partial to hiking it over long distances, I cogitated.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
at the time that
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading But what was the use of thinking or worrying?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As I said before, when I landed in Glasgow I had only a few dollars in my possession, therefore I deemed it wise to make them go as far as possible, for I didn't know what I was up against or how I would get along.
but in spite of that
From this reading The country was strange and new to me, I didn't know a soul this side the water, I knew nothing of the ways of the country or the people, and hadn't the faintest idea as yet how I was going to get through the country.
